Director of Privacy and Data Governance
About The Position
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. Reporting to our VP of Business Integrity, we are seeking a seasoned privacy attorney to serve as Director of Privacy and Data Governance. This position is ideal for a strategic and collaborative subject matter expert with experience leading a team of attorneys. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fully distributed global enterprise and foster the continued development of its global privacy program. We will consider applicants in the United States or Europe.
Requirements
- Candidates must have at least 8 years of legal experience specific to privacy, with preference for those who also have at least 3 years of in-house experience in a managerial role.
- Candidates must have experience overseeing the operational aspects of a privacy and data governance program.
- Candidates must be able to solve complex legal and business challenges that have significant impact on the organization by anticipating potential legal issues, offering solutions and leading execution of those solutions.
- Candidates must successfully communicate complex legal concepts and strategies to senior management, fostering alignment between legal decisions and business strategy.
- Candidates must be proactive, able to exercise independent judgment, and work effectively on cross-functional teams.
- Candidates must demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and be comfortable in a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Candidates must exhibit excellent judgment, character, and professional integrity.
- Candidates must be actively licensed to practice law.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Privacy and Data Governance program, providing strategic direction and insights to support a business-forward, innovative and risk-based approach.
- Lead a team of three skilled privacy professionals who are tasked with the operation of Elastic’s privacy processes and controls.
- Advise senior management and other stakeholders on privacy and data protection-related matters, including strategies for mitigating privacy related risks, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices regarding data governance.
- Foster privacy compliance and awareness across the company, including in product development, procurement, HR, finance, legal, sales, marketing, and other areas.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement a risk-based AI governance framework relating to Elastic’s use of AI within its operations.
- Maintain subject matter expertise in applicable foreign and domestic regulations pertaining to privacy, data governance, AI, and data security and how they impact Elastic’s operations or products.
- Support the product, customer-facing and supplier-facing legal teams with legal advice related to privacy, security, and data governance-related contract terms.
- Advise on cybersecurity-related inquiries, audits, and incidents.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
- Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
- Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
- company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
